Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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At the July Board of Education meeting, two outstanding students were recognized. The one pictured above in the center is recent graduate, Max Eldred. He was recognized for earning the Commendation of Biliteracy, which is awarded because he demonstrated significant progress toward achieving a high level of proficiency in English and in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in another language....
Benld Adopt-A-Pet will be hosting a Blood Drive on July 30 in Benld at the Civic Center located at 201 E. Central St. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The following is the website to set up the appointment to donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Benld%20Civic The Benld Adopt-A-Pet volunteers will be there to greet all donors with open arms at the Benld Civic Center. For the individuals that are looking for a reason to donate, here’s two: First, blood donations save and impact lives t...
With the Presidential Election just under four months away now, later this summer, state law requires the Election Office mail all registered voters a voting plan postcard. But Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan says that voters have options on receiving one. State law requires all voters not on the permanent vote by mail list to be mailed a postcard application to join the list if they desire to do so. In Macoupin County, the postcard has been expanded to include additional election information to remind voters of their polling place on...
By Sydney Sinks/ RiverBender Reporter For veteran barber Ron Luedloff, the job is about providing more than a haircut. Ron's new shop, Red Bird Barbershop, is the real deal, with haircuts, hot towels and beard trims. Located at 8111 North State 159 just north of Edwardsville, the shop specializes in classic cuts and modern styles. But Ron is equally interested in the people he serves. He intends to offer great service as well as friendship to everybody who sits in his classic '60s barber chair....
The Staunton Fire Protection District takes the responsibility of providing fire and rescue services to area residents very seriously. The most important element needed to provide quality fire and rescue services is dedicated volunteer firefighters. Our community is currently protected by dedicated and committed volunteer firefighter who do their jobs when called upon. Saving lives and protecting property is not an easy task. The SFPD volunteers do it willingly and often without recognition. Volunteer firefighters are a special kind of people....
The Magnificent God who cried. There He was, our God with tears streaming down his face. "Look how he loved him." That is what the crowds said as they watched the Lord of life weeping for his friend beside the grave. We all know the story and we know that Christ was going to raise his friend from the dead. But in the wake of the miracle let us not overlook the intense sorrow of Jesus. Such tears are the true gifts of human love, expressed out of the response of deep human relationships. Our Lord has put his blessing upon our tears. Do not let...
Mia Rhodes is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who was raised in Staunton by her parents, Don and Patty Stefani. She attended Staunton High School and graduated with the class of 2012. Not deterred, she continued her pursuit of education in Nursing. She first graduated in 2015 from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College with her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. She worked as an Emergency Room Nurse at McDonough District Hospital from 2015 to 2018 then at Anderson Hospital from 2018 to 2021. During that time, Mia also worked...
The Staunton Helping Hands Center is thankful for the donations and support from the community. The SHHC continues to keep stable inventory and volunteers, making it possible to serve anyone in the community with food insecurity. In addition to celebrating the recently received donations, there is also excitement that the GED program celebrated 6 graduates this season. The SHHC hosts the GED program, but it is made possible by Lewis and Clark and the Regional Office of Education. May pantry...
It was a hot and humid day but the SCC women's golf league were all glad to get together after missing golf the week before. The low gross was the team of Rosemarie Pickerill and Linda Rohe. Pickerill and Rohe also tied for low putts with the team of Martha Riley and Kathryn Young. Young scored a birdie on hole No. 6. The low net was the team of Linda Best and Bev Kramer. The course was in great condition thanks to Allen and his crew. They would like to thank Stephanie for a superb lunch followed up by a delicious dessert. They will tee off at...
The Staunton High School will have their parent/player meetings on Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Any Students playing a fall sport, must attend one of the meetings before they will be able to play in a game. If those dates do not work, another time can be set up with the Athletic Director/Administration by emailing Ms. Allan and Ms. Griffith. It would be beneficial to bring sports fees, physicals or any paperwork along as well. Please check personal emails for a list of items that will be...
On Saturday, Aug. 3, at Dorchester's Homecoming celebration, a 50-year old Kittenball reunion will take place at 5:15 p.m. The following 16 teams are welcome to participate: Heyen's; Staunton Hi-Robo; Area Merchants; Livingston Pies; Quality Motors; New Douglas; and the rest of the 10 teams. The participants will get a 1974 Kittenball schedule and results of all the tournaments. At the Dorchester finals: Benld Tigers won First place and beat out the Second place team, Staunton V.F.W. by a final score of 2-1.; and, Turner Hall defeated Staunton...
Staunton Elementary School is still seeking new Terriers for their preschool program. For those that have a child who will be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2024 and live in the Staunton School District, screening will be held Thursday, Aug. 1. Screenings must be scheduled so please email Mrs. Horn to schedule a screening at: [email protected]. Screenings will be located in the Community Room of Staunton Elementary School which is located at 801 N. Deneen St. Students in the program learn academic skills as well as social skills....
Overview 1980-1989 The 1980s witnessed the emergence of basketball (boys) and volleyball (girls) as the marquee sports programs at Staunton High School. The basketball program overcame two decades of struggles to capture six South Central Conference titles during the era, not to mention multiple Macoupin County and Regional crowns. In fact, at one point the program experienced four straight 20-win seasons. The volleyball program was even more impressive, capturing numerous conference, county and postseason titles, capped off with a trip to the...
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Illinois entered a new fiscal year Monday with a bit of a financial cushion as the prior year’s revenues exceeded final projections by about $123 million. The state ended fiscal year 2024 with about $4.7 billion cash on hand, or about 9 percent of the allocated spending for fiscal year 2025, which began July 1. That included a record high $2.1 billion in the state’s budget stabilization, or “rainy day” fund, which has seen its balance grow steadily over the past five years. Comptroller Susana Mendoza...
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday that puts new controls on the state’s health insurance industry, including bans on certain practices companies have used to reduce costs by controlling the amount of health care services a patient receives. The Health Care Protection Act, House Bill 5395, was among Pritzker’s top legislative priorities during the just-completed legislative session. Pritzker also signed House Bill 2499, which bans the sale of short-term, lim...
Community colleges have seen a growth in enrollment recently after a dip during the pandemic, and as enrollment continues to rise, Kaskaskia College wants to emphasize the importance of registering for the fall semester as early as possible. For those who might need to register later in the summer, KC is hosting a Saturday registration day 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 10. KC Student Outreach Coordinator Carrie Hancock said registration for the fall semester started in March, and the sooner students can register for classes, the better. She added ge...
The Summer Reading Program at the Carlinville Public Library has, once again, been an overwhelming success this year. It will also end in a big way. The library is hosting an After-Hours Pop Party on Friday evening, July 19 from 5-7 p.m. to celebrate the end of the program. Everyone is invited to join this special, fun event. “Like all good things, the Summer Reading Program must end,” laughed Hannah Miller, the director of the Carlinville Public Library. “But why not go out with a POP!” The evening will feature crafts, snacks, and activit...
The Fifth Annual Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at the track located at Staunton's High School on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at 8 a.m. For any community members and local area businesses wanting to participate as a Sponsor for the Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run, the Sponsorship fee is $50. The Sponsor names will be put on the back of the event shirts, however, this does not buy a shirt. The entry and shirt fees are separate. To become a Sponsor, send the the following information: Company Name (as it will...
By Tom Emery They are among the most recognizable words in American society, and no law-abiding citizen really wants to hear them. But they have become a cornerstone of American justice. June marks the anniversary of Miranda vs. Arizona, a landmark Supreme Court case that established the famous words that must be read before criminal interrogations. These so-called “Miranda Rights,” including the phrase “you have the right to remain silent” and the right to an attorney, have become standard procedure in arrest and prosecution. “Both a prosecu...
Friends of the Gillespie Public Library are hosting a “Fraud and Scam Prevention” seminar at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 22 at Gillespie's Public Library. Learn about today’s common scams and frauds, which includes imposter and check scams, money mule fraud and those that target seniors. The seminar is open to the public and is free of charge. For additional questions, call the Gillespie Public Library at 839-3614....
Madison Communications Technicians, Bryan Huffstutler, Myron High, Randy Miller, and Erick Goode attended the SCTE Lincoln Chapter Cable-Tec Games in Bloomington, Ill., on Thursday, June 27. The SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers) is an international organization that is split up between 68 chapters. The four technicians did an outstanding job representing Madison Communications and the SCTE Gateway Chapter competing against eight other teams consisting of technicians from...
The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that roadside mowing is underway, requiring drivers to slow down, avoid all distractions and proceed with caution when encountering equipment and personnel. The heaviest mowing operations will continue until Aug. 15. “Timely, strategic mowing is an essential part of IDOT’s green efforts,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “As you see our maintenance crews while traveling across the state, remain alert for slow-moving heavy equipment and remember to reduce...
BY CAMERYN BARBEAU/ STAR-TIMES During the city council meeting on Monday, July 8, the city council highlighted the annual ‘Tour de Donut,’ race this Saturday, July 13, 2024. It is said to be a pretty good day for the race. The motion has been approved to close the following streets for the ‘Tour de Donut’ race this Saturday, July 13. From the times of 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Montgomery Street From Easton Street, Ash Street (including all intersections) and all of Park Lane. From 8:50 a.m. until all ‘Tour de Donut’ riders have passed to c...
The community of Staunton has received, and hopefully will continue to receive, a love of very good publicity thanks to an annual Tour de Donut bicycle race. But an event such as this does not run automatically by itself – it needs the very real support of local volunteers. Past races have drawn over 1,000 participants. This years race is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, at 9 a.m. Sullivan Drugs in Staunton is still looking for people willing to donate some time for this event. Hopefully, Staunton will respond the way they always have and g...
With the Presidential Election just under fout months away now, later this summer, state law requires the Election Office mail all registered voters a voting plan postcard. But Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan says that voters have options on receiving one. State law requires all voters not on the permanent vote by mail list to be mailed a postcard application to join the list if they desire to do so. In Macoupin County, the postcard has been expanded to include additional election information to remind voters of their polling place on...